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Butterflies In the area covered by Highland Branch, there are 26 resident butterfly species. Some, which are in decline nationally, may still be found in Highland and Moray, for example the Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Dingy Skipper and Small Blue. The Chequered Skipper, now extinct in England, occurs in a number of colonies in Western Inverness-shire. Anyone wishing to see this butterfly should visit Butterfly Conservation's Allt Mhuic reserve during the flight period, which usually begins in the second week of May and continues to the end of June. To find out more about Allt Mhuic and how to get there, check out Butterfly Conservation's reserves web pages. Other species, such as the Peacock, Orange Tip, Speckled Wood and Ringlet are extending their northerly distributions. Moths Almost 400 species of "macro" moth may be found in the area.
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